Miryang’s Time-Honored Tradition: Agar Production Flourishes in Ideal Conditions

MIRYANG, Dec. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Workers at a factory in Miryang, South Gyeongsang Province, are seen drying agar (hancheon) on racks during a Wednesday afternoon.  Hancheon, or agar, a food derived from processing Gelidium elegans seaweed, has gained popularity as a dietary choice due to its abundant dietary fiber and low-calorie content.  The production process [...]